MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested a 14-year-old student for threatening classmates at Pompano Beach Middle School.
The teen is in juvenile custody and will have a hearing on Thursday.
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According to a report on the arrest, the teen posted on Snapchat that he was adding his name to his “shooting list” and bringing a gun to school.
Classmates said on Wednesday that the 14-year-old was often teased.
CBS4 spoke to the teen’s father and he said he believes the response has been overblown.
“He is a very good, humble boy. Those are stupid things between myself and other people,” he said.
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In recent weeks, several South Florida students have been arrested for making threats against their school on social media.
Threatening to kill someone on social media is a second degree felony. If convicted, the poster could face a serious prison sentence.
Broward Police Chief Gregory Tony has started a campaign asking parents to monitor their children’s social media activities and have live conversations about the consequences of making threats. .
He says teens need to realize that a threatening post can affect their future “it can affect college and employment.”
“It’s not a joke,” he added.
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/12/15/bso-pompano-beach-middle-school-student-arrested-for-making-threats-to-kill/ Pompano Beach Middle School Student Arrested For ‘Death Threats’ – CBS Miami
